FOUR YEAR INSTITUTIONS:
University of Alabama
800-933-2262
(Kathleen Burg, Admissions Counselor)
21 minimum ACT (1000 SAT) with 3.0 OVERALL GPA, however all applications are considered on an individual basis. Writing portion of
ACT is required. Algebra II is required. 1 yr Foreign Language is required. Must apply online or download forms. Minimums to qualify
for scholarships are 27 ACT and 3.5 GPA. Scholarship deadline is December 15.
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
975-7518
(Reilly Johnson, Admissions Counselor)
20 ACT (950 SAT) & 2.25 overall GPA. 17 core credits required with 4 yrs English, 3 yrs Social Science, 3 yrs Science (including 2 labs), 3
yrs math (Algebra I & higher), 1 yr foreign language, and 3 additional academic courses. Priority deadline for admission is December
1. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 20 ACT and 3.5 overall GPA. Scholarship deadline is December 1. December ACT score will
be considered for scholarship if student is already admitted and requests UAB to pull their score. Honors Academy deadline is Dec 1.(?)
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
256-824-2773 (Ashley Miller, Admissions Counselor)
20 ACT and a 2.9 GPA are the minimum requirements for admissions. Engineering requires a minimum 21 composite on the ACT. Foreig
Language is not required. A 25 on the ACT and 3.0 GPA are the minimum for MERIT BASED Scholarships (accept updated ACT scores
through June 1).
Alabama A&M University
256-372-5245 (Morris Hall, Admissions Counselor)
18 ACT and 2.0 overall GPA. Algebra II is not required. Foreign Language is not required. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 23
ACT and 3.25 overall GPA.
Alabama State University
800-253-5037
(Fred Thomas, Admissions Counselor)
2.0 GPA and 18 ACT and high school exit exam. A lower ACT would require a higher GPA. Algebra II not required. 1 yr Foreign
LanguageOR Computer is required. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 2.5 GPA and 20 ACT by February 15.
Auburn University
800-282-8769
(Louisa Thompson, Admissions Counselor)
Applicants are reviewed on an individual basis. The average GPA for students admitted to the 2013 freshman class was a 3.8 and the
average ACT score was 27.2. Writing portion of ACT is required. Students are welcome to discuss their credentials with the admissions
counselor, Louisa Thompson. She can be reached at 334-844-6484 or by email at thomplo@auburn.edu. Minimums for automatic
scholarships are 28 ACT (or comparable SAT) and 3.5 GPA. Scholarship deadline is December 1. A separate scholarship application is
required after your admission to AU.
Auburn University at Montgomery
334-244-3078
(Kate Bartlett, Admissions Counselor)
Minimum 18 ACT and 2.3 GPA for admission. Algebra II is not required. Foreign Language is not required. ONLINE application is
free. Minimum qualifications for scholarships are 20 ACT and 3.5 GPA. Scholarship deadline is March 1.
Birmingham-Southern College
226-4696
(Anna Bodenhammer, Admissions)
Average ACT is a 26.5 and average grade point average is 3.45. Essay required, 2 recommendations, resume, transcript and application
fee of $50. Application fee waived if application is received by October 15. Scholarships are awarded with a holistic approach and
evaluations begin January 1. The last ACT test date for scholarship consideration is December. Students are encouraged to apply for
need based financial aid by completing the FAFSA.
Huntingdon College
800-763-0313
(Jenny McDavid, Admissions Counselor)
20 ACT, 930 SAT and an academic 2.25 GPA. Conditional acceptance can occur by individual evaluation. Two math courses above
Algebra I are strongly recommended. Foreign Language not required, but recommended. Minimum to qualify for scholarships is
acceptance to the college.
Jacksonville State University
800-231-5291
(Shelley Kaler, Admissions Counselor)
High School diploma or GED certificate required with no specific GPA. 20 ACT-unconditional acceptance; 17-19 ACT-student must take
LS 104 Learning Skills class for remediation. SAT: 950 or above–unconditional acceptance; 830-940–conditional acceptance. Algebra II
not required for admission, but recommended. Foreign Language not required. Scholarship deadline is March 1 (February is last ACT
considered w/scores being sent directly to JSU) and minimums to qualify are 22 ACT for automatic scholarships and 20 ACT and 2.5 GPA
for Leadership Scholarships. Students must apply for admission and pay app. fee before applying for scholarships or housing.
Judson College
800-447-9472
18 ACT (870 SAT) and 2.0 academic GPA. If not meeting either of these requirements, you can apply to the Admissions Committee for
possible Conditional Admission approval. Algebra II not required, but recommended. Foreign Language not required, but
recommended. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 20 ACT and 2.5 GPA. ACT scores through June will be considered for
scholarships.
Miles College
929-1655
(Omar Young, Admissions Counselor)
Unconditional admittance given with a high school diploma. Algebra II is not required. Foreign Language is not required. Minimums to
qualify for scholarships are 18 ACT and 3.0 GPA.
University of Mobile
251-442-2222
(Kayla Roberts, Admissions Counselor)
21 ACT and 2.75 GPA for unconditional acceptance. They consider lower scores for conditional acceptance---contact admissions
counselor. Algebra II is not required. Foreign Language is not required. Minimum scholarship requirements are 20 ACT and 2.75 GPA,
and they consider ACT scores up until freshman year begins.
University of Montevallo
665-6030
(Greg Embry, Admissions Counselor)
20 ACT (SAT 850), 2.5 overall GPA. Algebra II not required for admission, but recommended. Foreign Language not required for
admission, but recommended. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 24 ACT and 3.0 GPA.
University of North Alabama
800-825-5862 (Adam Goodman, Admissions Counselor)
Unconditional admittance with an 18 ACT (870 SAT), GPA of “C” or 2.00 on academic core with a total of 13 core units. Conditional
admission with: 16 on ACT (770 on SAT), at least 11 core units (4 English, 2 Math, 2 Natural or Physical Science, 3 Social Studies), and
GPA of 1.75 on academic core. Algebra II is not required. Foreign Language is not required. Minimums to qualify for ACADEMIC
scholarships are 25 ACT and 3.00 GPA. Scholarship deadline is December 2, after which awards are based on fund availability.
Samford University
726-3673
(Meredith Telfair, Admissions Counselor)
Application components include: application, $40 application fee, one academic letter of recommendation, official ACT/SAT score, high
school GPA, and personal essay. The average range for the ACT is 23-29, SAT is 1080-1320, and GPA is 3.48-4.0. Algebra II is
required. Foreign Language is recommended, but not required. The application committee values test scores and GPA, but takes a
holistic view in considering a student for admission and scholarships. There is a separate scholarship application for leadership and
presidential scholarship consideration. Revisions to the application and updated test scores will be accepted through the December
15th deadline for merit-based scholarship consideration.
University of South Alabama
800-872-5247 (Kelly Jackson, Admissions Counselor)
20 ACT with a 2.0 GPA, or 19 ACT with a 2.5 GPA. Algebra 1, II, and Geometry are required. Foreign Language not required, but may be
used as an advanced elective. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 23 ACT and 3.0 GPA. Priority scholarship deadline is December
7, but funds are distributed until exhausted.
Spring Hill College
800-742-6704
(Kelsey Maslen, Admissions Counselor)
They work off rolling admissions and there is no application fee. High School diploma, official transcript, letter of recommendation from
a teacher or counselor. They do superscore the ACT/SAT. Recommended 20 ACT or 930 SAT and 2.5 GPA. If you have below a 20 ACT,
then they will look closely at your GPA for possible admission. Algebra II is required for admission. Foreign Language is not
required. Minimums to quality for scholarships are 20 ACT and 2.5 GPA.
Troy University
334-670-3188
(Admissions Counselor)
Unconditional admittance given with a 20 ACT (950 SAT) and a 2.0 overall GPA. Conditional admittance is given with a 17-19 ACT (830
SAT) and 2.5 GPA. Algebra II is not required for admission. Foreign Language is not required for admission. Minimums to qualify for
scholarships are 22 ACT and 3.0 GPA. The last ACT test date considered for scholarships is February.
Tuskegee University
334-727-8500
21 ACT or 1000 SAT (Critical Reading and Math) and 3.0 overall GPA. Algebra II is not required. Foreign Language is not
required. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 23 ACT and 3.3 GPA.
University of West Alabama 205-652-3578
Unconditional admittance given with a 19 ACT and a C average. Conditional admittance given with a 17-18 ACT. Algebra II is not
required for admission. Foreign Language is not required for admission. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 19 ACT and 2.0 GPA.
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Jefferson State Community College
856-7775 (Freshman Admissions) 856-8509 (Financial Aid) High School diploma or GED
certificate required. No minimum GPA. If ACT is not taken, a placement test will be administered. Minimum to qualify for scholarships
is 3.0 GPA.
Lawson State Community College
205-929-3412 (Joe Hollins-Admissions Counselor)
certificate required. Minimum to qualify for scholarships is 3.0 GPA.
Shelton State Community College
NO Application Fee. HS Diploma or GED
205-391-2214 (Lisa Waldrop-Scholarships 205-391-2959) HS Diploma or GED certificate
required. Minimum to qualify for scholarships is 20 ACT and some are available with a 2.0 GPA and also 2.0 GPA for Technical. Shelton
recommends taking the ACT by December to ensure being considered for scholarships.
Southern Union Community College
256-395-2211
HS diploma or GED certificate. If ACT is lower than 20 on English, Reading,
Math, placement tests will be given. Those with Occupational Diploma from regular classes need a 16 on the ACT. You will have to
show an official ID to enroll (driver’s license, passport, state ID, or international visa or permanent resident card). Minimum to quality
for scholarships is 3.0 core GPA.